The Hekizan Junmai Ginjo is another of Kurouchi's excellent standard sakes. It exhibits ripe fruit aromas on the nose and a light-bodied profile with a balance of sweetness and acidity on the palate. Umami notes are present, accompanied by subtle earthiness and a touch of bitterness. The finish is gentle and persistent.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium
Aroma: ripe fruit, rice, sweetness
Sweetness: medium-dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium-
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: ripe fruits, rice, koji
Finish: short
Quality level: very good
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium
Aroma: ripe fruit, rice, sweetness
Sweetness: medium-dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium-
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: ripe fruits, rice, koji
Finish: short
Quality level: very good